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Osborne, Miller fastest in White Cedar Days Run
Jordan Osborne ran an impressive time of 41 minutes and 42 seconds in steamy conditions to win the 10-kilometer race in the annual White Cedar Days run in Powers over the holiday weekend. Luke Rector was second overall in 45:46, followed by female overall winner Emilie Martinez in 47:58. The other runners in the 10K race were Julien Temps (49:14), Jeremy Potter (49:14), Marie Richards (56:20) and Dan Robertson (1:02:07). The 5K winner was Cash Miller in 17:40. He was followed by Russell Crochetiere (24:40), Tryson Bradford (25:40) and overall female winner Tonya Lenser (25:47). Other participants were Brian Hane (26:36), Nora Rector (27:36), Grant Walding (28:32), Brianna Jantzer (32:14), Brystol Bushnell (33:46), Emili Shorb (36:08), Tiffany Hubbard (36:23), Maya Cole (36:59), Dusty Anne Richards (42:03) and Stephanie Hane (42:11).
Bandon golf team competes in national invitational
Bandon’s state champion boys golf team competed last week in the national high school invitational tournament in Frisco, Texas. The Tigers finished 48th out of 50 teams in the event, which they were in for the first time. One of the squad’s top players opted to stay in Oregon to compete in junior events here and did not make the trip. The group that did compete included Peyton Simonds, Logan...
Trial scheduled for Oregon football player Dalen Austin
University of Oregon football player Daylen Austin has been scheduled to face a 12-person jury trial in February over his alleged role in a hit-and-run in April that left another man dead. Lane County Circuit Court Judge Clara Rigmaiden presided on Thursday over a settlement conference between county prosecutors and...
Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball Clinches 2024 Pac-12 Title and Unveils Glitzy Ring
Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball shocked the basketball world by winning the 2024 Pac-12 Conference Tournament, securing their sixth Pac-12 Championship ring. The Ducks won three consecutive games to clinch the title. This victory marked their first Pac-12 championship since 2019. Yes, But. The team will undergo significant changes as key...
Oregon Football’s Mount Rushmore
In commemorating the end of the Pac-12, West Coast college football insider Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News shared his football Mount Rushmore for each Pac-12 school plus a head coach. Mr. FishDuck goes way back with this theme, and took some time from his study of game boosting services to agree with much of what Wilner arrived at.
The Grants Pass Clinic – Recognized for Outstanding Patient Care
Finding a new physician in the Rogue Valley can be tough, and may feel downright impossible. The Grants Pass Clinic has general practitioners and many specialty physicians, and they are accepting new patients right now!. Modern technology, such as the Follow My Health app, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, friendly staff...
Sick bat found in SW Bend tests positive for rabies; Deschutes Co. Health officials urge steps to protect families, pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County Public Health said Tuesday as it encouraged residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets from the viral disease. Rabies is spread to humans and pets through...
Weekly Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Island Park this July and August
Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation. Willamalane Park and Recreation District is holding its annual Concerts in the Park series Wednesday evenings throughout July and August at Island Park at 200 West B Street in Springfield. Attendees can enjoy live music, savor delicious food and beer, and explore unique offerings from local vendors. A different band will perform each week, offering a variety of musical styles throughout the summer. The full schedule is available below.
Prepare for temperatures up to 105 degrees from Thursday to Saturday
On Wednesday at 1:06 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Saturday 11 a.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected." "Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for...
New Donomore Fire sparks near Oregon-California border
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Donomore Fire was one of multiple fire starts caused by lightning strikes on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest over the last two days. As of Wednesday morning, the Donomore Fire had burned through 45 acres on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District near the Oregon-California border.
Preorders open for new Oregon license plate design
OREGON – Oregon is set to get what might be its cutest license plate design yet … a Puffin Plate. The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened voucher sales for a new license plate that it says should “fit the bill.”. The Puffin Plate was designed by Cam Mullins...
Port of Coos Bay pursues critical grants to advance transformational terminal project
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, in collaboration with North Point Development, is seeking three significant federal grants to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project (PCIP). The applications mark a pivotal moment for the Port as it secures funding for the economy-changing initiative located in Coos Bay. Included with the applications were strong Letters of Support from the Oregon Congressional Delegation and the Building Trades and Carpenters Unions that urged federal funding for the innovative intermodal distribution hub. ...
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